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WJ55 GVW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,170 mi
Last recorded29,170 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 22,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,427 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 17,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,053 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,265 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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WJ55 GVW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ55 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ55 GVW registered?

WJ55 GVW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is WJ55 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 GVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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